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The link will certainly raise fears that City's top scorer Jayden Stockley is poised to leave St James Park.

The former Bournemouth and Aberdeen striker struck his 15th gioal of the season in the dying minutes of the 2-1 Boxing Day win over Yeovil Town, but with a release clause in his contract, City would be powerless to prevent Stockley talking to other clubs if that figure was matched.

Sunderland and MK Dons have long been linked with Stockley, while League One leaders Portsmouth are another side that are believed to have entered the equation.

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If Stockley does move - and let's face it, he would certainly be able to earn considerably more money elsewhere - then City will want to find a replacement soon and Bowman, described as a strong, dominant goalscorer, certainly fits the bill.

According to the BBC, a five-figure bid was received earlier this week for the former Gateshead striker from an unknown club.

Since Joining the Scottish Premiership side in 2016, Bowman, who was subject of a bid from Grimsby Town in the summer, has played 86 times for Motherwell, scoring 14 goals and providing 13 assists.

Bowman spent one season at Torquay in 2014/15 scoring 12 goals in 37 appearances before heading to Gateshead.